Thursday 29 July 2010

Sharing the Gospel of Salvation

Following the General Synod debate in February 2009, the House of Bishops was asked to produce a report on their understanding of the uniqueness of Christ in Britain's multi-faith society. Sharing the Gospel of Salvation is that report.

On Thursday 2nd September, Dr John Azumah, Director if the Centre for Islamic Studies, London School of Theology will give a keynote address responding to the report. A guest panel; The Revd Jan Ainsworth, The Revd CAnon Dr Jane Freeman and The Revd Mark Poulson will share their reactions and all will repsond to questions from the floor. The event is chaired by The Revd Dr Toby Howarth who helped with the writing of the report.

The event takes palce in the Gary Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral at 6.30pm. There will be a nominal charge of £5 payable on the door. It is advisable to book via the PEN Coordinator pen@theology-centre.org or 020 7780 1600

Citizens of Two Kingdoms:Life in the Global Village

We have been singing the praises of the Awareness Foundation's materials for a while now. Here is an opportunity to sample the course for yourself (or encourage others to).
Over eight Wednesdays beginning Wednesday 15th September, Kings Cross Ecumenical Partnership will host the study course at 'Lumen' United Reformed Church (where Tavistock Place meets Regent Square - WC1H 9RS) from 10.30am until 12 noon. This first module introduces the issues that challenge Christian Faith Communities as citizens of a 21st Century 'global village'.

Participants are asked to commit to the whole course and will receive their course booklet at the first session.

Fr Nadim Nassar, Director of the Awareness Foudnation is to preach to local church and student groups on Monday 18th October at 7 pm at 'Lumen' as part of One World Week activities.